CUTIE PIE BEAUTY BLOG

2012-01-31T12:13:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all!!!! It has been a long time since I last posted. So many things going on. I have a few changes in my channel. To start off, I am going to get on top of the ATL housewives videos, as well as the Braxtons and the famous Basketball wives. My new addiction is Thrifting!!! So into thrifting these days and I am going to share some of my finds with you guys. Other plans for the YT is to post more looks OOTD and Eyeshadow looks. My channel is changing and progressing as I am. Love, Hugs and Kisses to you ever changing butterflies!

2011 Favorite Products

2011-12-15T11:26:00.000-08:00

My list of favorites go on and on but here is my top 10; believe me when I say the my list goes on and on and on, but I had to stop at 10.

Here is a list of my favorite products for 2011:

1. Foundation - Black Opal in Suede Mocha and Revlon Colorstay

2. Lip gloss - 3D glitzy Glamour Gloss by Milani in (Fashion Diva, Starshine and Movie Star) are my favs.

3. Eyeliner - MILANI - LIQUIF EYE Metallic Eyeliner Pencil in Aqua, Black and Gold

4. Nail Polish - Essie in Lady Like (Nice Neutral for me :D)

5. In Color by Jordana LipShine natural glaze in 02 Rasberry

6. Mascara - Loreal Voluminous

7. Wet and Wild 252b Nutty (Single)

8. Wet and Wild eyeshadow pallet in 738 Comfort Zone

9. Naked Palette 2

10. Nars Blush in Exhibit A and MAC blush in Dollymix

Sparkle and Bling in a Recession

2011-11-14T09:21:00.000-08:00

Sparkle and Shimmer are back; which can be a scary thought to some. There are so many new shimmery products introduced by Yves Saint Laurent, NARS, Makeup Forever, MAC, and Stilla just to name a few. However the recession has had a negative impact on our finances and some of us cannot afford to go out and buy all the new fall makeup if any. My suggestion to you is to look no further than your own stash. For those of us who have collected Makeup over the years here are a few things I know may be hiding in your stash. Here is a list of my shimmery fun products I will be blinging this fall

MAC Dazzleglass and Glimmerglass Limited Edition (Bling Black, Blackfire and Blackware)
MAC Eyeshadow ( Cinderfella, Young Punk, Blue Flame)
Urban Decay Shadow (packed with glitter and shimmer)
MAC Black Tied, Sumptious Olive, Amber Rose
Makeup Forever Glitters
Makeup Forever Rocks Star Collection from last season 2010
Coastal Scents Ultra Shimmer
Coastal Scents Metal Mania
Coastal Scent Go Pallet Sydney
NYX Ultimate Pearl Shadow

There are so much shimmer out there there is not need to buy my. My staple is a smokey black eye and a little shimmer here and there. For the girl on a budget no need to spends tons of money on new shimmer just rock the bling already in your stash.

New Makeup

2011-06-15T14:20:00.000-07:00

How many blue eyeshadow can a girl have. Well I have accepted the fact that there are only so many colors in the colorbox. Blue is still Blue and Pink is still Pink. I truly have a love for makeup, however I would not say I am a collector because I actually enjoy using it, but I have notice I tend to stick to my favs and I have to remind myself to use the new stuff. Summer is usually the time of year I fall back, no so much makeup because I live in TX !! Summer is ususally gloss and a nude eyeshadow look, nothing fancy. Although I dont think there are too many colors I dont have, there is always new products I dont have (lol). Keep checking in I will keep you posted on my new favs.

2011-02-11T17:54:00.000-08:00

Stila Red Carpet. this pallet is a must have! This palette is simply gorgeous and recession proofed! The retail price for this pallet is $42 can you believe it, for this you will get the following:

- 21 Eye shadows named after Celebrities
- 2 Convertible Colors ( Lights and Camera)
- 2 Cheek Colors (Actions and Flash)
- 1 Mirror.

The shadows alone add up to e less than $2 a shadow and that is a real steal. They are offering 3 smaller pallets which are "Stunning Starlet Palette", "Glamour Goddess Palette", and "Breathtaking Beauty Palette" all of which retail at $25. I like the price point, I love Stila quality and yes I recommend this one to the newbie or the seasoned pro.

Makeup Forever Beauty in a Box: Makeup Tricks and Treats

2010-10-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

Makeup Forever has introduced it new Halloween gift set exclusive to Sephora. The set includes

0.21 oz Aqua Cream in 3 Silver (true silver shimmer)
0.14 oz Glitter in White Violet 4 (opalescent white)

Eyelashes in 152 Gwen (long separated black)

Travel Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L (black)

NARS VINTAGE NAIL POLISH

2010-10-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

Have you seen these amazing new colors for the fall. I cant wait to get my hands on these babies. The colors from Left to Right - Mash, King Kong Midnight Express, Zulu, Full Metal Jacket. These are beautiful colors for the fall! Check them out at your local Sephora or NARS online.

Makeup Forever Rock Collection

2010-09-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Makeup Forever Rock Forever Star Powder and Aqua Eyes

Makeup Forever Rock Forever Aqua Eyes

Makeup Forever Rock Forever Eyeshadow

Makeup Forever is offering a limited edition Forever Rock collection for the fall. For me the quad is a must have and the aqua liners are a known to be loved by makeup artist. The colors are amazing and versatile. This winter I can only image creating smoky eyes and adding a little shimmer to my look for holiday parties. The products can be found at Sephora and Sephora online.

Vera Wang Anniversary

2010-09-28T14:56:00.000-07:00

Vera Wang introduces her new fragrance "Anniversary" in celebration of her 20 years in the fashion business. I like Vera Wang scents thus far and this one smells wonderful . Please go check out. This fragrance can be found at Ulta, Sephora and other major department stores.

Top Notes are mandarin orange, red apple leaf and sicilian bergamot

Middle Notes are orange blossom, gardenia and rose;

Base Notes are amber, musk, orris root and cedar.

MAC Disney Venomous Villians Collection

2010-09-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

I know you have heard of these launch it has been the talk of the town since June when Temptalia revealed it was coming. I all can do is carefully study each products to see which ones will be on my must have list. I cant wait to get my hands on this collection. What is on your wish list?
picutre by temptalia

Givenchy Play

2010-09-24T07:21:00.001-07:00

Givenchy new scent play is a beautiful mellow scent. The packaging is creative and adorable. The female Play is available in two editions: Play For Her, the lighter version, and the stronger, more aggressive Play Intense For Her. I favor the lighter version.
The notes :Top notes include pink peppercorn and orange blossom, followed by the heart of amyris wood, Tiare flower and orchid, wrapped with the base of sandalwood, patchouli, Tonka bean and benzoin.
I am not a big fan of floral scents, however this fragrance is very pleasant, it is one to definitely go out and try.

PURE DNKY

2010-09-22T21:42:00.000-07:00

Being the DNKY Fan that I am I had to try this new fabulous scent. I loved the fact that the scent is light and smooth, with notes of vanilla and white amber base it is a top pick. I have experienced several new scents of this season and so far this fragrance stand out as one of the best. If you are a DNKY fan like myself I advise you to check this one out.

Korto Momolu Line at Dillards

2010-09-19T21:33:00.000-07:00

My Eyes were glued to the TV set watching Project Runway season 5 on BRAVO. Each week curios to see what the designers were going to create for each new challenge. Designer Korto Momolu one of the the finalist of that season and had her fashion line debut during New Yorks fashion week. Korto now has an accessory line at Dillard's which includes beautiful exotic hand bags and jewelry.

Bath & Body Works: Dark Kisses

2010-09-19T17:53:00.000-07:00

This new scent is decribed as "blended voluptuous berries,tempting blooms,sensual incense and night musk for this daring and seductive fragrance. It is a modern tale of forbidden love that will unleash your most primal passions."

Milani Lip Flash Pencil Review

2010-08-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Milian introduced the full coverage shimmer gloss pencils. These pencils are amazing. I love the colors and the application. I have purchased 4 of the lip pencils and I have enjoyed them. The are quick and easy. I love the packaging unlike regular lipstick you can look at it and easily know what color it is. I think of this more like a buildable lip gloss. I dont quite understand why Miliani did not do a lot of promotions for this product it really deserves more attention. It transitions easliy from the summer to the fall...I can see the Lip Flash and the Star Flash applied along with a smokey eye. The News Flash would look terrific in the fall. I say pick up several colors I am sure you could put them to use.

Lip Flash - Bronze/Brown Nude Color
Flashlight - Bright Orange Color
Hot Flash - Briht Pink Color
In a Flash - Lavender/Light Purple Color
New Flash - Deep Wine/Burgundy Color
Photo Flash - Pink tone
Flashy - Glossy Pinky Purples Tone
Star Flash - Light Pale Pink Color

Scale 1 to 10 - 8.5

Pros

Non sticky
Colors are buildable
Easy to transport
Variety of Color
Colors transition well to the fall
Long Lasting
Can be worn alone or with liner
Affordable - Between 6.99 to8.99

Cons
Soft tip will melt
Only offered at CVS - Not online
Limited access means limited available colors

Would I purchase again - YES
Favorite Colors - All
Does the product do what it claims - YES

The New Nars 2010 Collection

2010-08-23T13:16:00.000-07:00

The NARS 2010 Collection is wonderful...I had to see each color in person for myself. NARS

Douceur Blush - very nice pink brown color blush. Although the color is cute beware my darker skin sitters it can come off a litte ashy on us.

Daphne Single Eyeshadow - Beautiful Purple color named after Daphne Guinness.. thought the color was beautiful but it is going to take some work to get the color payoff you may be looking for.

Mangrove Single Eyeshadow - A Wonderful bright color for the fall, a dull yellow color that brightens the eye, so much you could do with this color.

Coconuct Grove Single Eyeshadow - A dark brown to die for. I could not find one brown in Sephora that could stand up to this brown, it is a must have...NARS this is a keeper.

Rouge Basque Lipstick - a beautiful red lipstick for all colors, not too bright and not too dark.

Strawberry Fields - A nice pink gloss for those who love Nars Gloss. Dont think its a must have.

Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - I am on the fence with this one... the color is beautiful however you can pass there are so many products out this color if you just dont love it I dont see a reason to spend 24 us dollars for it.

Tzarine Dou Eyeshadow and Rajasthan Duo Eyeshadow - they both are nice pallets nothing extra special about them for darkskin more of a highlighligh, crease color for dark chocolate girls.

Wet N Wild Color Icon eyeshadow

2010-05-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

Wet N Wild has introduction the new color icon eyeshadow pallette. This pallette comes with six beautiful colors and two applicators a sponge tip and a small brush. Both the sponge and the brush are not of much help because they are small...but wow the color payoff is GREAT!! I did use a base before I applied the color and I do have oily lids. The colors were hightly pigmented. It comes with 6 colors and they offer 4 different palletes. I love this pallette and plan to buy more in the future.

Price Point - Great 5 Stars

Pigment - 4.5 Stars

Overall - This was a good drugstore brand with lots of pigment, however even with primer and shadesticks applied under the shadow it did fade before the end of a work day.

Miliani 3D GLITZY Glamour Gloss

2010-04-22T14:40:00.000-07:00

Milian Glitzy Glamour Gloss Review

I have been playing around with the new Milian Glitzy Glamour Gloss for the past couple of months. If you love sparkle you will love this gloss...this reminds me of MAC Dazzleglass withoutout the sticky consistantcy. I do like them and I have tried "Movie Star" , " Fashion Diva" and "Starshine"... They also have "Stylish", "Designer Label", "In Vouge" and "Leading Lady". They are light weight and dont have a lot of color but it is a fun gloss for the summer!! You may have to re-apply this several times so be sure to put it in your purse.

I give them a 4 out of five...

Price - Affordable less than $6

Can be Purchase

Tis the Season for Makeup Savings

2009-11-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

If you are new to make up and looking to build your collections this is your season. The holiday season is a good time to stock up on gift sets, quads and glosses. Many companies are offering wonderful deals...MAC is coming out this a collectin on Nov 4 that features lip glosses, and pigments in a addition to that they have already relased brush sets and eyeshadow sets. Brands like Stilla, Urban Decay,Tarte,Bare Essentials, Smashbox,Cargo, and numerous of high end department store brands are offering gifts sets for you to try there products. As a consumer and a beauty fashionista this is your time to take advatanges of the products and savings. Whats on your wish list??? I know whats on mine.!

TRENDS 2009

2009-09-08T17:53:00.000-07:00

Make up trends 2009

2009-09-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

I have always considered myself a trendsetter however I do glance at the latest trends from time to time. The trends for Fall 2009 is one of my favories. Purple seems to be one of the hottest colors for makeup..MAC repromoted their eyeshadow Violet trance, they have also added a purple quad called "The Gallery" and a deep purple pigment called "Push the edge". Urban Decay has two new beautiful purple hued shadows in Freakshow and Frigid. NARs has come out with a lip pallet by J. Mendel with two beautiful purple hues. What is a girl to do. Another hot color is Yellow in fact the 80's Neo colors are back...MAC has given us "Rated R" a bright yellow/green and NARS has come out with a new eyeshadow duo called "Indian Summer". If classic is more of what you want "Black" as always is hot this fall. Other trends are fall, autum colors, greens, browns and golds are an obvious favorite color choice for fall. As for Nails MAC,NARS and OPI all have new beautiful purple hues OPI in Domestic Goddess is a bright grape color. and Metro Chi is a matte grey color with a purple hue both beautiful.

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner

2009-08-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Urban Decay 27/7 colored liners are one of the best creamest long lasting liners I have tried. The critic in me tried to find a flaw with the liners but I could not at a retail price of $17 dollars I think it is worth it. I would hightly recommend this product for the fall especially if you have watery eyes like myself..

Rating 1 low quality 5-excellent

Color Payoff - 5 stars

Waterproff - 5 stars

Application - 5 stars

Variety of Colors - 5 stars

Urban Decay Book of Shades Volume II

2009-08-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

Urban Decay has introduced a new mini look with 16 shadows and 8 exclusive shades only available in this plalette, they are also offering two 24/7 eye pencils and one mini eyeshaddow primer potion all for $48.

The exclusive shadows are

AC/DC which is a deep eggplant shimmer

Nylon - which is a champagne sparkler

Mushroom - taupepy gunmetal

sphynx - pink sparkle shimmer

Jinx - bright blue shimmer

homegrown - bright green shimmer

misdemanor - deep teal sparkle

and Perversion - matt black

also good ole faithfuls are included in this pallet,

Sellout

Gunmetal,Ectacy

Midnight Cowboy Rides again

Twice Baked

Half Backed

Flipside

and YDK

My thoughts pallet is not for the faint at heart, if sparkle is not your thing this may not be for you, there is only one matte color which is the black. I love the smooth texture of urban decay and the colors are always bold, bright and well pigmented. If you love color and Bling this is the pallete for you. $48 dollars may seem pricey but for what you are getting it is so worth it with the pencils and the small primer it is a steal.

MAC - Make up Artist Collection

2009-08-24T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys
If you have not picked up your stuff from MAC's new collection, what are you waiting on. The liners, glosses and blushes are pretty amazing. The pigments and glitters are off the chain. Go and check it out ASAP!!!

My Favorites in this collection to GRAB!!

Notable Blush - Must have -beautiful blush it is part of my top 5 MAC blushes!!!
Violet Trance eyeshadow - Must have
Push the Edge - a bold purple also a must have and could be used as a shadow and even a gloss for the fall!!!
Brash and Bold - this would make a fab gloss, shadow and blush for ya!
Haunting Eyeshadow - Repromote light blue...
Get two of your favorite lips they are all limited editions
My Favorites for Lips were

On Display Lip Glass
Personal Taste Lip Glass
Hold the Pose lipstick
Full Body Lipstick

I am not a glitter girl but the glitters in this collection could change my mind...the glitters are good for nail polish lipgloss - create your own dazzleglass with these hot colors...

The quads are ok, but if you have the cult of cherry spice quad you dont need the neutrals and the greens well if you love green they would be a good added addtion to your collection I feel the same way about the purples

MAC Spice Chocolate Quad Dupes

2009-08-17T19:42:00.001-07:00

FOTD PINK GRAPEFRUIT

2009-06-26T14:57:00.000-07:00

MAC COLOUR CRAFT COLLECTION

2009-06-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

FOTD

2009-06-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Style Warrior HIP Duo have we been duped

2009-06-10T13:22:00.001-07:00

Have we been duped. Well I will let you be the judge, this is a picture of the Hip Duo Flamboyant and Style Warrior Bright Future and Vibrant Grape. You be the Judge have we been Duped?

From Left to Right

Hip Flamboyant - Yellow

Bright Future - MAC - Style Warrior Collection

Hip Flamboyant - Purple

Vibrant Grape MAC - Style Warrior Collection

Mommie Tip - Exercise

2009-06-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

I know how are it can be getting into the exercise groove especiall with kids...I always say some exercise is better than no exerise. Here are some ideas you can use if you have small and large children.

Walking - walking is good for all ages and encourage your children to ride their bikes while you walk or push your baby in his/her stroller while you walk

Jump rope - hula hoop with your kids..this is fun and easy and gives you time with your kids. Did you know that hula hooping is great for your waist line...incorporate weight lifting...If you have a young son he will love it!! Buy him a very light weight (a pound or less) watch him go.

Dancing is a great way to exercise, buy exercise videos that require dancing or just turn up the music and watch your kids go..so what if you are not a good dancer just keep it moving. Let your kids teach you the latest dances..how fun.

Naked Honey

2009-06-08T14:10:00.000-07:00

Have you heard the BUZZ MAC is introducing Naked Honey This week. I cant wait! This line is full of skin care products and we all know that honey is good for your body inside and out. I have already picked out the things I want, the only thing I am not sure about is the fragrance, but I will know soon.. Available June 11,2009

Lipglass ($14.00 U.S.)

She’s a Star Light
Queen Bee
Buzz Dark

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S.)
Crème de Miel
Pollinator
Buckwheat

High-Light Powder ($24.50 U.S.)
A high-light powder specially created for the Naked Honey collection. It features an embossed honeycomb pattern

Honey Light

Golden Nectar

Naked Honey Skin Salve ($18.50 U.S.)
Formulated from honey, organic beeswax, sunflower oil, and other natural ingredients, this rich honey-scented and flavoured salve instantly moisturizers and helps recondition dry skin. Multi-purpose. Use everywhere.
Naked Honey Hand and Body Cream ($22.50 U.S.)
A sensuous cream made form bio-converted honey, shea butter, and vitamins C and E derivatives. Absorbs quickly for skin-softening moisture. Conditions, nourishes, protects. Use on all areas where ultra-moisture is called for.
Naked Honey Body Wash ($19.50 U.S.)
Formulated from bio-converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender, narcissus, jasmine flower, and blue agave extracts. Provides a sensual, calming, cleansing experience.
Creations: Naked Honey ($22.50 U.S.)
An aromatic journey that traces honey’s fragrant heart back to summer’s sweetest blooms. Energy starts to buzz, spirits soar, light floral and woodsy notes float toward an electric finale. Sweet and sexy all the way.
Creations: Africanimal ($22.50 U.S.)
A scent that starts with a honey-ness that’s seductive and given its dash of pepper, not without spice. Add a dark kiss of bergamot and wood, an aromatic orgy breaks out to create a scent that’s all honey but far from sweet.

FOTD

2009-06-05T14:33:00.000-07:00

LIPS for Summer 2009

2009-05-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

LIPS for the Summer - What will you be wearing? So many beautiful choices how can one decide?

1. Kissable Coutour $22 - Le Fleur Collecton - Hyacinth, Peony and Rose Garden
2. MAC Double Dazzleglass $18 - Goldyrocks (limited), Funtabulous, Date Night, Love Alert, Money honey, Like Venus, Rags to Riches, Baby Sparks, Steppin' Out, Sugarrimmed, Bare Neccesity, Get Rich Quick, Girl's Delight, Stop!Look!, Extra Amps, Smile, Utterly Posh, Moth to Flame
3. Smashbox untamed lip gloss $18 is fierce the colors are - Flesh and Raw
4. Urban Decay Pocket Lip Rocket $19 available in 8 yummy flavors, I mean men - Kirk, Julio, Timothy, Jessie, Doug, Eric, James and David
5. Bobbie Brown Sheer Lip Gloss $20 - Marina Pink, Cabana Coral, Sailor and Popsicle
6. Two Faced Lip Bronzer $17 - Pink Leopard, Snow Bunny and Sun Bunny
7. Chanel Glossimers $27 - Nebula, Meteore, Mica, Mirage, Venus
8. Nars - $24 Belize lipgloss
9. Laura Mercier Lip Colour Shimmer $22 - Boho Bronze, Coral, and Spiced
10. Elizabeth Arden High Shine Gloss $17 Rosegold(limited edition) Berrylicious, Maple, Pink Pout, Rosegold, and Tropicoral
11. Stila Mini Lip Glaze trio - $8 Brown Sugar, Apricot, Starfruit
12 Dior Addict Lip Polish $29.50 - Fresh Expert, Glow Expert, Radiance Expert
13 Givenchy Pop Gloss Crystal - $24 - Sun Coral, SunRose

FOTD - Sour Lemon

2009-05-27T20:53:00.000-07:00

What I am wearing

Bright Sunshine - inner corner

Sour Lemon - Lid

Bottle Green - Crease

Blunt - upper crease

Trace Gold - highlight

FOTD - Grape

2009-05-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

Colors used on Eyes - All MAC

Red Violet - Lid

Crease - Vibrant Grape

Crease - Indian Ink

Upper Crease - Blunt Blush

Highlight - Trace Gold Blush

Lips Lavender Whip
Gloss - Deep Purple by shu urma

Mommie Tip - Keep it Real

2009-05-26T11:04:00.000-07:00

Dont give up on your dreams, passsions and things you believe in... Make time for things that you enjoy such as watching movies, reading, sports anything you enjoy doing. Have brunch with friends and just hang out. You had a life before you kids and you can have one now!! A happy is a state of mind and if you make time to relax happiness is not hard to find.

Working Mommie Monday - To Do List

2009-05-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

Have you ever dreamed of doing things before you had kids? I know I have and once you have kids your dreams sometimes get put on the back burner; although not intentional we all get so busy with "life". In my 20's I created a list of things I wanted to do before I was 30 and I was able to scratch all of them off. Now that I am in my thrities my list consist of things I want to do before I am the big 4-0. I have always been a dreamer and for the moms out there its ok to dream. Having kids is not an excuse not to dream, it is a reason to dream. Achieving your dreams may be difficult but not impossible. Dont give up on your dreams!

Working Mommie Monday

2009-05-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hey my working Moms, so much to do so little time to do it!!! This article is about our kids, there is a misconceptiont that we working moms dont connect with our kids, and I simply dont believe that is true. I know its hard keeping it all together, working, cooking, cleaning, sports and making all the birthday parties. Its a tough job. So I am giving each of you a "NO" pass, its ok to miss one practice, its ok not to go to all the parties, and its ok not to volunteer even if you feel pressured. "NO" is not up for negotiation "NO" really means no not maybe, not I will think about it, but NO!. With that being said we really need to cherish the time we have with the kids, here are a few simple things we can do to connect with our kids.

1. No cell phones or radio in the car with the kids, use this time to talk.
2. Eat dinner together at the table no TV just talk to the kids about their day.
3. Commit to reading a bed time story once a week, more if you can.
4. Hugs, Kisses, and I Love You... my aunt who lost her child when she was 9 told me you can never hug your baby too much.
5. Go to the park often..and take your camera
6. Movie Night my family use to have movie night on thursday but we moved it to friday.. includes popcorn. milk duds soda we even have special movie night popcorn bowls.
7. Dance or Workout with your kids, you need it and they need it to.
8. Sing together, if you child is too young for the car conversastion sing songs they know
9. Let your child help you cook...they love to be little helpers, let them get the spoons, or let them stir you can even let them help you melt butter in the microwave
10 Do a picnic once a quarter.
11. Take them to your job

EYELINER BASICS 101

2009-05-05T09:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Bellas,
One frequently asked question most beginners have is how to apply eyeliner, and running a close second is how to make my eyeliner last longer. Lets start at the begining. Eyeliners are used to define the eye, by using them in various ways and eyeliner can make your eyes appear larger or smaller. Eyeliner can be used alone with any other eye makeup, and some forms can be used as an eyeshadow base/primer. Eyeliners have endless possiblities. The price range for eyeliners start at .99 cents and can go up $30 or more.

TYPES OF EYELINER
Gel - This liner is soft and will need to be applied with a brush
Pencil - Pencil eyeliners are changing - they come in several forms, pencil, creamy textures, khol, and retractable form
Liquid - This liner is smooth and will need to be applied with a brush
Felt tip - This is a form of a pencil liner; like its name it is more like a felt tip pen.
Glitter Liners - come in the form of a liquid or gel, these liner add spice to your look.

First let me say there are no rules in makeup, you can use liners in any shape form or fashion you choose. Here are a few tips and tricks I have learned along the way.

Gel liners are great for lining the upper lash line, with its smooth texture it does not require you to tug or pull at your eye, it has a very smooth texture. Please note that this liner requires a brush and that is the tricky part, finding a brush that you feel comfortable with, we will get to that in a sec. I also use gel liners as a base/primer on my eyelid for eyeshadows.

Pencil Liners - Old faithful, they are cheap and come in a variety of colors and textures. Great for travel, quick touch ups and quick looks.

Liquid Liners - Liquid liners are smooth and silky. They are not the easiest to work with and depending on the one you choose can smudge.

Felt tip - Depending on the brand - the texture and finish vary. I think these were created because they are easy to use.

A eyeliner brush is a big deal, there are 100's of brushes out there and I dont endorse any, find one that is easy for "YOU" to use. Many counters will try and sale you theirs and the makeup artist will put it on with ease, but you need to try it for yourself before you make a purchase.

Things to look for when you are buying an eyeliner brush

is it stiff enough, for apparent reasons you dont want it too hard but will it be able to hold your proudct.
How comfortable are you with it
- a cost effective alternative is the sonya kashuk brush from Target it cost about $6 and it looks strange with its angle tip but many people including myself find it easy to use.
-MAC makes several angle brushes that are great and can be easy to use, go to the counter and try them.
-Laura Mercier eyeliner brush was a top pick
-I bought a lip liner brush and used it for my eyeliner brush it -- it worked for me
-The eco tools set comes with an angle brush.

How to apply
-use dashes and take your time
-apply a little at a time until you get the hang of it
-apply or"set" liner with an eyeshadow. By this I mean to prevent your liner from smudging apply shadow on top and it will set it.
-a khol liner is created to smudge and create smoky looks, if you are looking for precision this is not the liner.
-Keep pencils sharp this helps keep your lines smooth and helps keeps the product from breaking when trying to apply.
-Keep lids and tops. By keeping the lids and tops on eyeliners it helps keep down the introduciton of bacteria as well as keeps them from drying out.

Hope this helps

Popular MAC eyeshadow colors

2009-04-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

Being a Youtuber and a Beauty Blogger I have been asked what are my favorite MAC shadows and that changes all the time. For those of you just starting out and buying shadows there are so many to choose and what may look good on my NW50 skin may not look so great on a NC20. So I have comprised a list of the most popular shadows, shadows that I hear over and over at the MAC counters, youtube and beauty blogs...here are the top 10. There are Many Many Many beautiful colors that MAC offers but the ones listed below are staples for most women. I am not saying go out and buy these, but chances are you eventually will if you are a MAC head. These are in no particular order. I personally dont have all the colors listed below. All are permant colors.

1. Carbon
2. Rice Paper
3. Humid
4. Woodwinked
5. Black Tied
6. Embarked
7. Satin Taupe
8. Sumptious Olive
9. Shroom
10. Coppering
11 Amberlights
12 Wedge
13. Bronze
14. Cork
15. Expensive Pink
16. Swiss Chocolate
17. Soft Brown
18. Rule
19. Gesso
20. Print

100 Questions - My Answers are in bold

2009-04-16T09:42:00.000-07:00

1. Started your own blog -- You're reading it now
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job - in college
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London.
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cellphone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

Working Mommie Monday

2009-04-06T09:07:00.000-07:00

So much to do so little time. I use to do all my heavy cleaning on Saturday...well not anymore! I do my heavy cleaning on Mondays and Friday, you may ask why because those are slow days for me. We eat left overs and I clean after work , no I dont sit down and I get the mopping and cleaning done while the kids do homework. Why not Saturday well Saturday is booked with Parties and Kid Stuff. And Sunday I wash only and relax. I try to get everything done by 9:00 so I can be in Bed myself by 10:30. A good nights rest is crucial for the working mom.

Spring 2009 WALK THIS WAY

2009-04-02T14:13:00.000-07:00

These Shoes are hot!!

NU GRO

2009-03-31T06:41:00.000-07:00

Nu Gro hair products. Well there is a product that has been introduced to us by the Lovely Ateya on Youtube called Nu Gro. I have been trying hair grow products for years, and I have a form of Alopecia, I know a thing or two about hair products. Well I had to try this product for myself. When I received my products and noticed that the packaging was a print out but this is an up and coming company so that was a minor detail. The ingredients could not be more natural there was nothing on the packaging I was not familar with or could not pronouce which is a good thing. The product says that it produces results in a little as 2 weeks. I have only had the product for one week and I have only used the oil, Tonight I will be using the shampoo. I will keep you guys posted and after 6 weeks I will do a product and I may do a video for youtube but for now I want to see if it produces results in six weeks.

Price - 5 Stars - Inexpensive - the cheapest hair grow products I have seen on the market
Packaging - 2 Starts - Packaging
Mailing - 4 Stars It came in a timely fashion - I heard that were flooded with orders but it looks like they are keeping up.
Customer Service - The customer service was beyond excellent. The sales agent called me backed and was willing to talk in detail about the products. Initally there was a problem with my order and I emailed them and they were very friendly

I will be back in a few weeks to give a in detail review on the product effectiveness.

NARS 2009 Spring Collections

2009-03-25T14:08:00.001-07:00

If you have not checked out NARS 2009 Spring Collection do it now!!http://www.narscosmetics.com/collection_home.aspx

Can you say HOT!! This collection is on FIRE I have got to have it!

Here’s what’s included in this collection:
Blush duo in Hungry Heart: iridescent gold ivory and pink sand with golden sheen.
Concealer duo in: Vanilla/Honey for fair complexions, Custard/Ginger for light to medium complexions and Praline/Toffee for medium to dark complexions.
Single eyeshadows in: Grenadines (matte garnet), Baby Girl (cotton candy with golden undertones and gold particles) and Night Sun (bright marigold with gold particles).
Duo eyeshadows in Egea (frosted sage and smoky lilac) and Hula Hula (strawberry with gold particles and hazelnut with gold glitter).
Multiple duo in Orgasm/South Beach (peachy pink and apricot with shimmer).
Multiple Bronzer in Cap Vert (for medium to dark complexions with red undertones).
Lipgloss in Sweet Revenge (sheer pink grapefruit).
Lipstick in Shrinagar (metallic raspberry).
Have you seen the new NARS Spring 2009 collection? What’s catching your eye?
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Spring 2009 Whats Hot this Spring

2009-03-25T07:23:00.001-07:00

Well I unless you have been hiding under a rock there is not doubt in my mind that one of the hot colors this spring is HOT PINK, FUSHIA or whatever you want to call this vibrant pink. Have you seen the cover of ESSENSE!! This pink color is showing up everywhere! MAC has introduced two pink lipsticks with the Hello Kitty Line - "Big Bow" and in the Sugarsweet Line "Sweet Thing" and MAC also gives us a new pink eyeshadow"Dear Cupcake", and the beautiful mint green "Aquavert. Pastels Pastels Pastels just sing spring to me. Did you see the April cover of "O" Michelle with the Orange and Yellow and Oprah in a gorgeous Purple. I love the spring. Glitter is also a must have this spring, if you buy nothing else this spring get some glittery gloss to put over you Favorite lipstick/stain this will brighten up any look. Last but not least nail polish the colors I see are pastel green, pink, and purple are all a must. If you are MAC head here are the must have polishes "Peppermint Patty" (mint green Sugar Sweet) Varicose Violet(lavender Dame Edna) and "Somthing about Pink(Hello Kitty). Pink, Purple and Greens ..oh and by the way did you pick up Lavendar Whip or Fashion Muse great lavenders for the spring. Bye Bellas

Sugar Sweet Review

2009-03-23T08:54:00.001-07:00

Hey Bellas

I Love the sugarsweet collection, a lot of repromotes but it was a fun collection. I got few things, but the mineralized finishes were a no go for me too ashy for my complextion. The lipsticks were great for spring and summer, the only one I took home was sweet thing - boy do I love pink in the summer and it has sparkles too! The eyeshadows were cute, stars and rockets, and club were repromotes, but still good.. I will post picks of my sugar sweet look later.

MAC's Up Coming Collections

2009-03-15T01:18:00.001-07:00

Looks whats coming!

Eco Tools Review

2009-03-12T18:15:00.001-07:00

CAN A GIRL HAVE TOO MUCH MAKEUP?

2009-03-12T11:36:00.000-07:00

NO NO NO!!! I thought that if I could fill 1 MAC pallet I would be satisfied well I am working on Pallet #3 and its looking like there is a clear visablity for a #6 I have to begin to separate by color (wheew) and I am running out of space. You would think with our growing collections that we eventually stop and be satisfied. Can you have too many purples, blues, and neutrals?? Well we will see, I am thinking when will I be able to resist. My cure, dont go to the store!! The More FOTD, and EOTD I see the more I get hooked and need more make-up.. I dont wear a lot of make up at one time, but I guess I love to have options.

My FAV makeup site

2009-03-10T14:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies
You know I love a bargin. I have been frequenting a new site that sells MAC, Smashbox, Urban Decay and Stilla just to name a few brands. Well the site is called http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com and I Love it! The products are real and the shipping is great. If you see it buy it because it may be gone if you wait around. I heard about this site from my youtube friend Chellz she has even done a video about the products. I have a few things I am waiting to see. So far I have seen Fafi Quads, Cult of Cherry Spice Quad and some of the old discontined items from MAC. Each items has a description of the product most everything is new in the box...but please read to make sure. Happy Shopping.

Makeup Emergency Bag

2009-03-09T12:58:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been out and about and get a phone call to do something or go somewhere and you look a mess!!! This is when you pull out your makeup emergency bag! At least that is what I call it, I think everyone should have one. In this one littel bag you can put together a look quickly. I keep it in my car because the bag is too big for my purse. Everyones Needs are different but this is what I have in my bag

mascara
nude lipgloss
fingernail polish remover wipes
make up remover wipes
powder/blot powder
MAC (Saddle Sketch)- my to favs for a neutral eye
Blush
Black Pencil Eyeliner
Hair Pins
Lotion - Coco butter - works as a lotion and a face moisturizer
Breath Mints
Favorite Bath and Body work scented lotion or trail size perfume
Trail size deodarant
Baby Wipes

With all of this you can conquer anything that comes your way!!

2009-02-23T10:27:00.000-08:00

Revlon Illuminance Creame Shadow

Revlon introduced the Illuminance Creame Shadow and they advertise "Experience luminous, enchanting eyes with our highly blendable Illuminance® Crème Shadow. Create artistic eye looks by layering multiple shades. Long-wearing and crease resistant. Available in 12 shades." I purchased 4 of them since they are long wearing and crease resistant and I was highly dissapointed in a matter of an hour they began to crease. And with the low color payoff some of the colors looked ashy on me but I am a NW47 or 50. Because I have oily lids I decided to prime my eye first to see if the creasing could be held at bay. This may be a product I give away because I cannot use it.

ECO Tools Mineralized Brush Set

2009-02-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

For those of you that are not familiar with ECO tools they are affordable high-quality brushes that come inside a natural cotton & hemp case, cruelty free hair and Natural & recycled materials. Eco tools has introduced a new mineralized brush set that is great for mineral foundation the set includeds a small kabuki brush, eyeshadow brush, conceler brush, face powder brush and a travel case. The brushes are amazingly soft and the only drawback is that they are so small. It is well worth the money for travel brushes. It is a must have for all the mineralized makeup users.

Hello Kitty Disappointment

2009-02-23T09:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys I went to get my Hello Kitty Makeup done this weekend and I was so disappointed! The colors were transparent and for someone that is a NW50 the bright colors did not seem very pigmented. I am excited about the creamsheen line, so exicited I want all the glosses and lipsticks, I purchased lavender whip and I am in LOVE. I love the foundations as well. I had it done for my makeover and I am praying it becomes permant!

Hello Kitty Hello Kitty

2009-02-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

I remember being a young girl and totally in love with hello kitty, I had a kitty jewlry box that I kept for years.... much older and still adoring my childhood kitty. Well On Feb 21 I will be attending a launch for MAC Hello Kitty Line. The coolest part about it is that I will be sitting with a makeup artist and getting my face done with the new stuff, yeah more reason to buy!! The MUA there informed me that they would be doing two launches, first the Mild Kitty and then the Wild Kitty....So exciting!! So much fun. I will post pics and my makeup haul!!!

2009-01-26T09:36:00.001-08:00

Hey Beauties
This is post is about taking care of yourself, looking out for number one, which is something I have not been doing lately and it shows.

Last week I had the privlage of going to the presidential inaguration in DC. Well as a short cut and to avoid taking too much I decided to do just carry on. First mistake, I only took facial wipes and the other liquids included make up and personal hygine with that being said I did not take much...Well after 3 days of using facial wipes I started breaking out!!! On top of that I got these terrible fever blisters - which can be brought on by stress...I went from 70 degrees in Texas to 20's in DC which really does effect your skin and health. Oh and did I mention I did not sleep at all on Sunday, Went to New York all day on Monday and did not Sleep Monday night. So here I am nursing myself back into shape and eating right (fruits and veggies) and my body is slowing getting back into my grove. This trip taught me a number of lessons about me.

1. Alway take care of your skin - no exceptions
2. Life is too short - enjoy every second
3. Laugh and Cry Hard.
4. Dont be Cheap - You will pay for it!

about the inaugration - it was a wonderful opportunity!! Yes I did have a silver ticket, No I did not see OBAMA and Yes I would do it again. The atomospher was refreshing I saw so many people from different walks of life. At first I must admit I did not hop on the Obama train with everyone else, I took mine time and gave each canidate a fair chance. Mr. President has a BIG job ahead of him and I wish him the best, I pray for his safety as well as his family.... My new years resolution was to try and do something different and experincing history was amazing! I could feel the tear trickle down my face when my train entered DC I could not believe I was there and was one of the millions of people....Looking out at the reflective pool all I could think about was the MLK "I Have a Dream Speech" they always show the shot of the people around the reflective pool, and one can only image what was going through the heads of the people there. The only thing I did not like was the way they treated Bush...I know he does not get the popular vote, and I myself am not a Bush fan, but I wish more respect could have been shown toward him..He was the president. Regardless of how I or anyone felt about his term, out of respect let him leave peacefully. I think people quickly forget how hard the job of the president is, I can only - decisions that affect people LIVES; what mass of responsibilty that is...the late night phone calls, the emegencies, and making decisions that are picked apart and criticized, no I am not BUSH's number one fan, but I respect the position, and I feel we all should. Anyhoo take care beauties!!

Beauty Acronyms

2009-01-15T09:31:00.000-08:00

There are so many blogs, youtube, myspace, facebook and others that are talking about makeup but sometime you can get confused if you dont understand the acroynms. I have listed a few I found on Brown Beauty Bloggers as well as some I already knew. I hope these help you!1

MUA - Makeup Artist
EOTD - Eyes of the Day
FOTD - Face of the Day
EOTN - Eyes of the Night
FOTN - Face of the Night
UDPP - Urban Decay Primer Potion - eyeshadow primer
PPP - Pale Porcelain Princess
LLL - Light Lovely Lady
FFF - Foxy Fair Female
MMM - Medium Marvelous Mademoiselle
GGG - Golden Glam Girl
DDD - Dark Darling Diva
GWP - Gift with Purchase
SPF - Sunscreen Protection Factor
DHA - Dihydroxyacetone
ANR - Advanced Night Repair
GHD - Good Hair Day
AHA - Alpha Hydroxy Acid
EDP - Eau de Parfum
IPL - Intense Pulse Light
B&S-Body & Soul
BB-Bobbi Brown
BB-Bonnie Bell
BB-Beauty Buzz!
BBW-Bath & Body Works
BE-Bare Escentuals
BWC-Beauty Without Cruelty
C&C-Clean & Clear
CD-Christian Dior
CdlM-Creme de la Mer
CG-Cover Girl
DDF- Doctor's Dermatologic Formula
DK- Donna Karan
HC-Hard Candy
J&J-Johnson & Johnson
KM-Kiss Me
KMF-Kiss My Face
LBD-La Bella Donna
LM-Laura Mercier
LSC-Luminous Skin Color (from Becca)
LSF-Luminous Silk Foundation (from Armani)
MAC-Makeup Art Cosmetics
MF-Max Factor
MK-Mary Kay
MMU- Make Me Up Cosmetics
MUFE- Make Up Forever
NM-Neiman Marcus
OoO- Oil of Olay
Px-Prescriptives
QH-Queen Helene
TBS-The Body Shop
TM-Trish McEvoy
WnW-Wet & Wild
YSL-Yves St. Laurent

Saving For MAC - Crazy or Smart

2009-01-12T11:05:00.000-08:00

With the economy it is hard to imagine spending the big bucks on new MAC product lines such as Dame Edna,Brunette, Blond and RedHead, Hello Kitty and Hello Kitty Koutore. Trying to find drugstore brands that compete may not appeal to some but present a fabulous challenge to others. Let step back and put things in perspective. I know the hello kitty line is coming and I seen a few things I would love to have however my budget says NO...so what I have began to do is to save, yes I said the "S" word SAVE. I buy most of my MAC products at a MAC counter near me so I buy a $30 gift card everytime I get paid and by the time the line gets here in Feb I would have saved a total of $150 and that is my budget. I will not allow myself to buy more. This is the only way I can afford to do this. So since deprivation is not an option for me, I decided to cut back in other places such as taking my lunch, and finding creative things to do at home with the kids and my husband. Yes some may say I am crazy, but it something that I enjoy and what woman does not want to look beautiful..

NEW HIP COLOR PRESSO

2009-01-06T13:26:00.000-08:00

Three lip glosses in one tube. How Fabulous!! L'Oreal is offering 10 new pressos - Swanky, Trendy, Chic, Fashionista, Snazzy, Classy, Spunky, Ritzy, Stylish and Posh and the price well $11 to $13 dollars which is pricy for drugstore, but you are getting 3 glosses in one. This is a lipgloss girls dream. Along with the pressos L'Oreal is introducing a new eye khol liner in a cute little container the colors are Black, Brown, Navy, Burgundy. Gold and Teal --fun fun fun. What more could a girl ask for. The eye khol is priced between $11 and $13 and is getting mixed reviews. You can pick one or both of these items up at your local drug store or Walmart.

2009 MUST HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS UNDER $10

2008-12-29T13:53:00.000-08:00

Here is my list of products for 2009 all are under $10. Prices may vary but this is a general range of the products.

1. Aveda Shammy Cloth ($9.50)- Use for daily facial cleansing, or makeup and masque removal. You can purchase this online or anywhere where Aveda products are sold. This is a must have!

2. Queen Helena Mud Mask($3.99)

3. Revelon Color Stay Makeup ($8.99)

4. Bath and Body Works Mentha Lip Tint ($7.99)

5. Ped Egg Pro Foot File($9.99) Target - This really does work

6. Rimmel Eye Khol (black) This is a great deal for the price it stays put ($3.99)

7. Essense of Beauty Blending Brush @ CVS ($5) I have the MAC 217 and I still pick this one up, this was a great deal. You get two eye blending brushes for a great price great for newbies.

8. Vaseline Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter ($8.49) - Love it for my elbows and feet

9. Black Radiance Eye Shadow Quartet. This by far has the best color payoff for a drugstore brand. ($3.99)

11. L'Oreal Telescopic Macara - (7.99) This masara wont clump!

How to Grow Brows Fast, How to Grow Eyelashes

2008-12-28T07:52:00.000-08:00

Are you trying to grow out your eyebrows or eyelashes. I dont know how many times I have heard nightmare stories about women over tweezed or shaved them off and now they want them back. Whatever you reason I am sorry to report there is no quick fix, there are some things you can try but if you dont have at least two weeks chances are you want see too much change fast.

How Did You Remove The Hair?
Plucking? If you plucked your eyebrows, then the eyebrows will have up to 64 days to come back in fully. This time can be different for some by a few days, though.

Waxing? If you waxed your eyebrows, then you too will have at the most 64 days for them to grow back fully. They are likely to start growing back and becoming noticeable in 3 to 4 weeks, though.
These two methods are perfect for the longest hair loss because they will remove the hair directly from the follicle. It will take longer for the eyebrow hair to regrow in this method.

Shaved Them? If you shaved them, you only have a couple of days to wait for the hair to begin growing back.

Lost Them Due To Illness? If you have lost your eye brows due to an illness or medication, it can take much longer for the hair to regrow. Usually, as soon as the medication is out of your system you will notice them coming back in fuller. (eyemake-up-tips.com)

Please remember I nor most people doing beauty posts are doctors so becareful and use common sense when using any of the following methods.
Here are some tips to help your regrow your brows - I have tried these and it realy works
- Take multi-vitamins and hair vitamins
- Drink plenty of water
- Detox - cleanse your colon
- Exercise - get the your blood flowing
- Cut back on carbs and elimate sweets
- Wash and Massage the brow area with facial cleanser daily.
- Brush brows with a clean brow brush to remove dead skin
- Apply vitamin e, olive oil or castor oil to your brows and massage - apply to lashes (with a clean mascara wand) daily (please be careful)

If you are really in a pinch look into the following - eyebrow wigs - yes they really do exisist. You can always add false eyelashes, this may take some time if you have never done it before, have a professional apply them if it is a special event you are planning for, talk to the artist before your appointment to determine if you are going to do individuals or a full lash, a full lash will require you get it done the day of the event.

I am not recomending any of these because I have never tried them. But some may very well help.
- Use Rogain -(I would not recomend)
- Take Biotin
- Camphor oil
- I have heard use your own saliva - lick your thumbs apply to brows
- Apply caster oil at night then massage them with the back of an electric tooth brush -the extra stimulation is suppose to help them grow faster.
- Garlic Juice
- mane n tale conditioner
- Vaseline

hope this helps, please subscribe

MAKEUP EXPIRATION DATE

2008-12-27T19:10:00.000-08:00

A question most newbies should be asking is how long does makeup last. Well here are a few things you need to consider before you make your next purchase.

Foundation 3 to 6 months
Powders (blush, face powder) 1 year
Mascara 3 months
Lip gloss and Lipsticks 1 year
Eyeshadow 3 years
cream and gels

Things we can do to give our making a longer life

1. Keep you hands out of it. Your hands have bacteria on them which can help speed up the shelf life of you makeup. Use a clean makeup brush.
2. Keep it in a out of the bathroom mildew, humidity all are factors in decreasing the shelf life of makeup
3. Do not open until your are ready to use it
4. Do not pump your mascara! I don't know who started it but lets stop this practice asap
5. If you get sick - pink eye, fever blister, or sty get rid of the make up you used while you had the infection. Tip: If you cant go without makeup, buy a cheap drug store brand and toss it once the infection is gone.
6. Deep clean your brushes at least once a month, and spray with alcohol often.
7. Sharpen your eye liners and lip pencils often
8. Clean your sharpeners with alcohol
9. Don't share makeup - unless you are a professional makeup artist
10. Close the lids on your makeup tightly.
11. Keep the lids - dont let makeup sit out without a lid even eyeliners.

THE BEST BEAUTY BASICS FOR ON THE GO

2008-12-23T14:55:00.000-08:00

Have you ever left the house looking a mess and needed to get fixed up for what ever reason. Well I have the perfect solution. Beauty travel packs. This is a makeup bag full of things you need for a fast and quick look. Add or take away .

1. Mascare
2. Nude Lip Gloss / Lipstick and Lip Balm
3. Eye Shadow palet - in Neutral (Quads) - or 1 neutral color and a black for a quick smoky eye.
4. Hoop Earrings - Silver and Gold
5. Gum/Breath Mints
6. Black Eyeliner
7. Blot powder
8. Travel Size Lotion and/ or vaseline, tissue, body spray ex: bath and body works
9. Travel Size Tissue
10. Comb/brush/scrunchy or gel for a slick back look

Once you do all this you will be public ready HONEY!

Hope this helps

MAKE UP RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK

2008-12-19T18:19:00.000-08:00

There are NO RULES in Makeup. You can use blush as shadow, a concealer as a highlight, and pretty much anything else creative you can think of. However there are some things you simply should not do EVER unless you are in a photo shoot for a fashion magazine. Believe it or not I have seen all of these no nos done least once in my life time.

1. Black Liner around the Lips
2. Apply makeup on a dirty face.
3. Apply oily products on the lids (lipstick, lip gloss ---YUCK)
4. Applying glitter on the lids (can be dangerous to the eye)
5. White Lipstick - I have not seen it done well yet especially on dark skin
6. Applying color on the nose unless you are a professional clown please avoid bright colors on the nose.
7. Sleep in Makeup - Strongly Advise Against it - Even if its mineral
8. Wear eye makeup when you have "PINK EYE"
9. Sleep with fake lashes the only lashes that you can sleep with are individual and permanent. The oils as well as the sleep from your eyelid will loosen the glue.
10. Wearing the wrong color foundation - Ask a true friend if you cant tell
11. Honestly, I don't know of anyone that does Black Brows well... I have dark skin and I wear dark brown or lighter. Black brows give you a harsh look, if that is what you are going for then go for it.
12 Straight line brow. If you like drawing on your brow please take the time and create an arch, a straight line across the face looks dated and a mess.
13. Applying lip stick with a cold sore. Wear a clear gloss and medicine. During this time you want to bring less attention to the sore, not more. Choose a nude color, but make sure you throw the lipstick out or apply with a Q tip ( no double dipping).

Hope this help

EBONIE BUTTERFLY ESSENTIAL ITEMS

2008-12-19T17:54:00.000-08:00

There is not way I can write a better list of essential items, Tim Gunn covered all the bases. I have created a list of additional items I think every woman should have.

1. Hoop Earrings - ( Pair Gold, Pair Silver)
2. Diamond Studs or Cubic
3. Classic Leather Black Purse - Splurge on this item
4. Pair of Black Pumps - Splurge on this item too - you will get a lot of use out of it
5. Wrap( Cute on any woman)
6. Nice Gloves, Nice Hat(NO KNIT HATS) , and Scarf ( Make sure they match your coat )
7. Nice Umbrella
8. Clutch - Every woman should own one clutch for special occasions or dinner
9. Chunky Necklace or Scarf - A stunning accessory to wear with that black dress
10. SPANKS - EVERY WOMAN NO MATTER THE SIZE SHOULD HAVE THIS ITEM

TIM GUNN 10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS

2008-12-19T17:27:00.000-08:00

I simply ADORE Tim Gunn and his fashion essiential are a must. There is not a fashion basics better list of essentials out there .

1. Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.
2. Trench Coat - The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.
3. Dress Pants - Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.
4. Classic Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.
5. Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.
6. Any Occasion Top - Find something you look great in that can look respectable under a jacket but bring on the fun after hours.
7. Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
8. Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.
9. Jacket - A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans.
10. Sweatsuit Alternative - As mentioned before, women wear fewer skirts and dresses these days. But some women have taken casual to the extreme and spend days on end in sweatsuits. It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material (that's why this doesn't say jeans again – denim is not as comfortable as a nice soft cotton) that you would want to wear every day. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or much more.
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item

New to Makeup - Shoping List

2008-12-19T14:22:00.000-08:00

If you are new to makeup here is a list of things that I think are essential for people just starting out. This is a very general list. Check out the Internet, YouTube - there are many many people doing makeup tutorials and make artist at makeup counters and friends and family.

Foundation - Find a foundation that matches your skin. The foundation is the cornerstone for your makeup. Find a good Blot powder for oil control and and powder in your color(optional)

Lipstick - I think every person needs at least one nude lipstick

Lip gloss - Clear and One color or if you can find a set with different colors that would be great start.

Eyeliner - Depending on the looks you want one black (pencil) one black (liquid) one brown (pencil) Pencil sharpener for your eye and lip pencil..do not sharpen any lead pencils with it.

Eyeshadow - I would say depending on the line your choose start with the one of the following
- Neutral Quad
- A Brown, Black, a few colors (depending on your skin type)
Don't go crazy here - first find out what you like to do.

Brushes - I would say this depends on you. I will spend money on brushes it makes the application so much easier. You don't have to go to the makeup counter to buy brushes. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and Makeup Counters. Buyer beware. Before I spent money on a brush I would do my research google the reviews and as always ask people you know what they use.

Brow set - a word of advice, if you have never done your brows before let a professional you trust do them once and then maintain them. I would hate to see you drawing your brows on if that was not your original plan.

Blush - (optional - one shade for those extra special days)

Some people get hook on makeup lines and that is ok, however you miss out on other good lines when you limit yourself to one particular line. I recommend having an open mind and choose products that work for you whether it be $0.99 or $100 what matters most is how the product works for you.

NON MAKEUP ITEMS
Facial Cleanser
Makeup wipes
Moisturizer
Toner
Primer (Face/ or Eye)
Lip Balm or Conditioner

GENERAL BEAUTY ROUTINE FOR BEGINNERS

2008-12-19T12:59:00.000-08:00

This is very basic/general guideline on what a good makeup routine looks like. You dont have to follow every step you can delete and/or add things you do regularly. Customize this routine by adding things you may already do. You beauty routine should have the things I have the things with **

MORNING
Wash your face **
Apply eye cream
Apply toner
Massage moisturizer into face**
Allow a few minutes for the moisturizer to soak in (5 to 10 minutes) Brush your teeth while you wait.**
Apply lip balm**
Apply primers (eye and/or face) give it a few minutes to dry
Apply foundation
Apply bronzer
Apply highlight
Apply blush
Apply eyeshadow
Groom brows (sweeze this in whenever it works best for you)
Apply eyeliner
Apply mascara and or false eyelashes
Set face with powder
Apply lip liner(if applicable) apply lip gloss or lipstick

EVENING
Clean face
Moisturize (same as morning)
Apply eye cream
Apply any night creams wrinkle cream or acne creams after moisturizing.
Apply lip balm

I hope this helps

PRIMER

2008-12-19T11:42:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies I will discuss PRIMERS in terms of paint. Basically people use primers to allow color something to adhere to. A primer can intensify a color, control oil (on lids and face) and neutralize color. In makeup there are 3 basic types of PRIMERS. (There may be more but these are the only ones I know about.
**FACE ** EYE **LIP

The face primer is commonly used to control oil and to allow makeup to last longer. An eye primer primarily has the same job and can also be used to neutralize your lid color. ( I will get into detail about that later) A lip primer neutralizes the color in your lips.

FACE PRIMERS
There are many Face primers out there on the market, I don't endorse any product line, however there are a lot of lines that sell primers MAC, Rimmel, Smash Box, Laura Merier, and Mary K just to name a few. A face primer is not something that is required for some because of the oil in their skin. Let me talk a little about oily skin. It is very important to know your skin type in order to choose makeup and to decide whether or not you need a primer. The reason why people with oily skin have a hard time with makeup is because of the oil in their skin. Most makeup removers have oil in them. Castor oil and olive oils can be used to cleanse the face of dirt and makeup. My personal theory is that when you apply makeup to oily skin the skin will not absorb it because it treats the makeup like dirt/debris in an effort to keep it out of your pores your skin produces more oil. Women with oily skin should use face primers to slow down the oil production process. Please note a primer will only slow down the oil production process, over a period of time you will need to use some type of powder or blotting film to remove excess oil.

EYE PRIMERS
Most women in general need a good eye primer/eye base. If you have ever experienced creasing , or fading eyeshadow after a few hours or less then more than likely you need a primer. A primer acts as a good base for eyeshadow to adhere to, it resembles the face primer, the only difference is that you now are have to understand colors. Just like paint primers eyeshadow primers come in a variety of shades and neutrals. For instance if you wanted a red color to "pop" or stand out you would use a pink or a white primer. Same goes if you want a really intense black, you would you a black or grey primer. Eye primers come in many forms such as creams, paints, paint pots and shade stickks. Everyone is different, what works well for me may not work well for you. Experiment with different primers until you find the one that works for you.

Eyeshadow primers
Concealer
Urband Decay Primer Potion (UDPP)
Two face eyeshadow insurance
MAC prep and prime
Benefits Lemonade
Scandolous cosmetics eyeshadow base

EYELASH PRIMER
The job of an eyelash primer is to make your lashes look thicker and fuller. There are many out there on the market that come with mascara on one side and the primer on the oppisite end.

LIP PRIMERS
Lip primers are used by people who have tinted lips. Some people naturally have rosy lips, light colored lips or dark lips. The job of a lip primer is to neutralize that natural color so that it wont compete with lip color. When you have naturally tinted lips the color will change once you apply it to the lips. For instance if your lips are noticeable darker than your skin finding a neutral lip color will be a challenge if your lip color is competing with the neutral shades you apply.

I hope this helps....please follow me.

CONCEALER

2008-12-18T14:41:00.000-08:00

Concealer is a product that can be used with foundation or alone. Concealer helps hide the imperfections that we have. The consistency of a concealer is usually a litter thicker than foundation. Concealer can also come in various shades such a green, purple and blue to counter act the color of red blemishes, pimples, broken veins, or rosacea. Concealers usually come in a variety of skin tones colors as well. Most people pick a concealer that is one shade lighter than their foundation because it counter acts on dark spots and uneven skin tones. I have seen concealers used as base for eye shadows, neutral lip color, and a highlight color under brows. There are no hard stone rules that say how to use a concealer or what you can use as a concealer. The ways of using a concealer are endless. You can use it before you apply your foundation, after you apply your foundation or just put it on to cover a spot without foundation. With that said there are no real rules to using a concealer, it is a beauty enhancer. With make there are no rules.

LIP BALM, LIP GLOSS, LIP STICK

2008-12-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

Lip Balm- NEED IT- Lip Balm is a moisturizer for your lips. The skin on your lips is very sensitive and thin. The job of a Lip Balm is to help trap moisture, or keep moisture in your lips. Lip balms should be used to keep lips from drying and cracking. A lip balm typically does not have any color, it purpose or main function is to protect the lips.

Lip Gloss- LOVE IT Lip Gloss is considered make up. More and more lip glosses are being created to serve two purposes - moisturizers and lip color. The possibilities are endless for lip glosses , they can be matte, glittery, shiny, sparkly, bold colors, light colors, sticky, slick, smooth and the list goes on. Lip gloss can start at $0.99 to $30. The great things about some lip glosses is that they are buildable, which means the more you put on the more color or shine you may get. Lip glosses on top of lipsticks WOW. I even mix lip glosses with other lip glosses, the things you can do with this product are endless. You can use it with a lip liner or alone.

LIPSTICK - GOT IT. Don't count this classic out. Lipstick has been around for years and it is not going anywhere. If you are looking for solid color this is your product. You can mix lipstick with lip gloss and you can line it with a lip liner. The advantage to lipstick is the color payoff, it can be intense, matte, glossy, and sparkly. Nude lipsticks are very popular and every woman should have at least one in her makeup collection.

LIP LINER- Lip Liners are my best friend, without them a lot of colors I could not pull off. For instance lets start with a MAC classic "ooh baby" on a dark skin sister without the chestnut liner is call "oh no baby" so whenever you run across a color that you like but you are not feeling it on you, pull out a lip liner to darken or brighten the color up. There are rules to lip liners, and I break them all the time. The only lip liner rule I refuse to break is don't wear black liner around the lip - a definate no no for me.
Definition
Lip liner is a cosmetic product. It is intended to fill uneven areas on the outer edges of the lips after applying lipstick therefore giving a smooth shape. The product is usually sold in a retractable tube or pencil form.

Tips for lips
- Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize..keep the lips moist day and night. Take care of your lips.
- Buy a clean soft toothbrush to exfoliate your lips. Moisten toothbrush with water and in circular motions clean all the dead skin off of the lips. Doing this once or twice a week will leave your lips soft apply a balm immediately after.
- Buy a balm or use Vaseline on your lips at night never go to bed with dry lips. "Don't go anywhere with dry lips.
- Keep balms everywhere, have one in your car, at work, at home in the TV room, in the kitchen, you get the picture have them conveniently everywhere.
- Love your lips no matter how big or small
- Try new colors and brands your lips should never be boring :-)

FOUNDATION

2008-12-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

Foundation - The purpose of foundation is to even out the skin and conceal blemishes, dark circles and imperfections. Invest in the best foundation you can buy. Please keep in mind that price should not be a determining factor, if a cheaper brand has your color go for it. When looking for a foundation it is color that matters most.

Coverage Types

· Light/Sheer – Sheer coverage is lightweight and provides little to almost no coverage. A sheer coverage will be very subtle and can go unnoticeable. The object of this coverage is not to conceal but to enhance.
· Medium – Medium is what most women go for, noticeable coverage to even out skin as well as to conceal blemishes and imperfections.
· Heavy –Heavy coverage will cover any imperfection on the skin, the makeup itself will be thick or you can apply multiple layers (build up) your makeup to give you his effect. I believe unless you are a performer or doing some type of work with heavy lighting (TV, Stage, ect..)you dont need this. The makeup is very thick and heavy. Think of it like putting a blanket on your face.

Light/ Sheer Makeup- Include Tinted Moisturizers and Mouses.
How to Apply – Clean hands * Apply like you would any moisturizer, because they are sheer you may not want to use a brush or a sponge because most of your product will get left on the sponge or applicator. By using your hands, you able warm the product up with your natural body heat which will allow for the moisturizer to penetrate into your skin. Most tinted moisturizers have a SPF of 15 some have more so that is an added plus for protecting your skin.

Medium Makeup- include Liquid, Powders and Creams
How to Apply – Clean hands, makeup brush or sponge. As mentioned above using your hand will allow you to warm the makeup up, however it also will allow you to get makeup in places too small for a sponge. A sponge allows you to control the amount of product you put on your skin, although a sponge soaks up some of the product it is going to give you a lighter coverage, the same concept applies when you use a foundation brush. This is where building or layering your makeup comes in, you can keep adding until you achieve the look you looking for.

Heavy Makeup include all of the above with an emphasis on Cream/Cream Stick Foundations
How to Apply – Clean hands, makeup brush or sponge. Very few people need this type of coverage. If not done will your makeup can and will look like mask. I strongly advise against an heavy makeup application for everyday. I think that normal/medium application with the help along with a concealer usually is a enough. Keep in mind Makeup is not Magic, if you have a serious problem you need to seek a dermatalogist to help.

Mineralized Makeup - The best thing about mineralized makeup is that you can sleep in it and it does not block your pores and allows your skin to breath and it has UV protection. Mineralized makeup is all natural and is good for people with sensitve skin. The trick is finding you color and the right coverage. For women of color it is a battle finding a chemical makeup that is the right shade, well finding a mineral one is even harder. (Still looking) As far a coverage I would say light to medium.

Tips to great foundation application.
- Less is More always start off with light coverage, and build from there. Once makeup is on it is hard to take it down without starting over.
- Try putting it on with different ways to see which way works best for you. First use your hands, then try a sponge and next try a brush and see which one gives you the look you would like to have.

CLEANSING

2008-12-09T08:13:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies I love makeup and creating a good cleansing routine is essential to any make-up routine. I will address all of the things you will need to implement the cleansing portion of your beauty plan. The key to great make-up is great skin. Your skin does not have to be perfect and blemish free, but it does need to be the best it can be. If you plan to start using makeup this becomes more important because you want your makeup to look good and maintain healthy skin. Before you apply any makeup your face needs to be clean and moisturized. Think of your face as a canvas; you would not paint on a dirty canvas. I have outlined a very basic cleaning program. When you become comfortable with your routine you can add or take away things from your program. Please remember what works for some simply may not work for others. Listen and observe how your skin reacts to products. Always consult with a doctor if you have specific problems you would like to address.

Cleansing Regime
Wash your face twice a day. Morning (am) Evening (pm)

am cleanse
Apply a cleanser that works well with your skin type (oily, dry, or combination)
Apply toner (optional)
Apply eye cream
Moisturize – Massage your face in circular motions

pm cleanse
If you wear make up start by cleaning face with an oil cleanser or some type of makeup remover.
Wash face with your facial cleanser, if I was going to exfoliate (use a facial scrub) I would do it after I cleaned my face.
Apply a Mud mask – (once a week or more) Mud mask helps tones, deep cleanse and refines your face.
Apply a Moisturizer – specific to your skin type (see article on moisturizer)
Apply Eye cream – Cream made for the eye.
Apply your overnight creams ect. I personally use an anti-wrinkle cream at night.

** I do not regularly use toner, but if you feel the need by all means do so. On occasion I will use an all natural lemon toner .
** Once a week I hydrate my face using steam.
** Twice a week I do a facial peel.

There are so many companies that sell facial cleansers; so this is a personal preference.
Access your needs, figure out what you need it for.

Do you need a make up remover – oil cleanser and foam/cream cleanser?
Do you just need a clean face – foam, cream cleanser?
Do you need something for oily skin?
Do you need something for breakouts?
Research what type of products would be good for you. – Go look on the Internet, go makeup counters, ask friends and family what they use, check on YouTube. Please keep in mind that you are not getting information from a doctor so be very cautious when taking advice from the above mentioned sources.
If you have problem skin go see a dermatologist and they can help you create a cleaning program specific to your needs.

There is no such thing as a perfect product; I feel that all products work, you just need to take the time to see what works for you. Don’t be afraid to ask, try and return. Department stores as well as drug stores take products back. I would say give a product a week but if right off if you don’t like it take it back and return it for something different.

Essential Steps to Beauty Program

2008-12-05T11:46:00.000-08:00

There are many products out there making claims to give you a flawless look, true beauty comes when you take care of the basics. Here are a few keys I have found to be useful to me in creating a beautiful look. Even the best make-up cant hide the dreadful things going on inside your body.

1. Skincare - I cannot stress this enough, take care of your skin. Clean it , Moisturize it, and Sunblock it! If you do these three things daily you are on your way to beautiful skin.

2. Exercise - Exercise gets your blood pumping and sweating is good for you. Added benefit is it helps with weight control.

3. Detox - We eat a lot of processed food and we need to clean the plumbing from time to time..your body gives you signs when it needs detoxing...for instance breakouts, bloating, constipation ect...need I say more! Fasting is a good way to detox, all natural detox are available at health food stores . If you have health problems consult with your doctor before starting any type of detox program.

4. A good Multivitamin goes a long way. Taking vitamins aid in nutrition not replace it. Nothing could every replace good veggies and fruits. With that said eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.

5. Limit sugar intake which includes -soda, bread, pasta, and candy

6. Flossing - Yes Flossing is good for you, getting rid of the bacteria in your mouth with can lead to infection and sickness...need I say more.

7. Colon Cleansing...I cant stress this enough; this goes along with Detoxing but I had to put it in its on category. You MUST clean you colon, and I believe as often as possible. You don't want that NASTY stuff lingering around in your body.

8. Go to the Doctor get a physical and regular check ups, it is so much easier to take care of potential problems early.

9. Blow your nose, clean your ears and clean your nails. Did you know that these two simple things could be life changing. Clearing your air passages in the morning allows you to breath in freely without strain. Ear cleaning well I will let you figure that one out! Its nasty just do it. It is important to wash your hand before and after you go to the bathroom - did you know that you could be putting bacteria on your unmentionables from other sources. Your nails is a happy home to many types of bacteria that is why it is not a good idea to put your hands on your face and in your mouth before washing them.

10. Make an appointment to Laugh everyday. I watch the comedy channel just to get in a good laugh.

Hope this helps! God bless you!

HOME SPA - MUD MASK

2008-11-17T09:41:00.000-08:00

Mud Masks have many positive benefits, I think that everyone should give one a try. For me personally it relaxes me and it leaves my skin feeling refreshed and smooth. Here are a few benefits of a facial mask. Try one on your home spa day!
Benefits of a facial mud masque:

Absorbs excess oil, Aids in shrinking large pores, Clarifies skin's texture,Eases tension lines on face and neck, Helps to dry up pimples, Reduces appearance of blemishes , Relaxes tired muscles, Removes dry cells and impurities, Replenishes vitamins, minerals and moisture ,
Rinses away blackheads

Mineral Clay Masque. Queen Helene? offers a very effective product, The Original Mint Julep Masque, which goes on green and just zaps the oil from your skin. These are just a few of the countless facial masque products out there.

I personally use a Mud Mask 3 times a week, and I have noticed significant changes in my skin. Everyone is different. If you have sensitive skin you may need to use one less. Listen to your skin, if it burns, itches are irritates discard use. As always follow the directions on the package they are not there for deocration.

Beauty Start Within

2008-11-12T09:24:00.000-08:00

Did you know that beautiful people have attractive personalities? A persons attitude really effects how you percieve them. Someone that may look good on the outside and may act like monster on the inside. When you meet a person with a bad or negative attitude no matter how beautiful they are you begin to notice their flaws. I dont know about you but when I see someone by "socieity standards" that is not considered attrative however they have a beautiful personality I tend to notice things about them that are attractive. Which leads me to the following conclusion that true beauty radiates inside out. You can put makeup on a Monster but its still a monster. So be the person you love to be around, and let your beauty shine from inside out. Love You and Take Care

HOME SPA - MOISTURIZER

2008-11-08T08:15:00.000-08:00

Moisturizer are a must for EVERYONE even if you have oily skin. If your face shines like a disco ball you still need a moisturizer. Moisturizer and oil are not the same thing (oil/water). I thought for years that I did not need a moisturizer until I understood its purpose. First our bodies need water, we are made up mostly of water(60%). We need to drink, and wash our bodies with water our bodies LOVES IT. Moisturizers are designed to trap water. After you wash your face while it is still moist put on your moisturizer. Think of it like this--you cant trap water on dry skin. So after you shower --while you still have beads of water on your skin apply your lotions, moisturizers, even lip balm

If you have oily skin you need to look for an oil free moisturizer that works for you. If you have combination skin like myself you can use an oil free or a regular moisturizer. The main purpose of using a moisturizer is to keep you skin hydrated and it also prevents your skin for becoming dry, cracked and wrinkled. A moisturizer with humectants attracts moisture, while one with emollients locks in the moisture.

HEAT WAVE DRYNESS AWAY. A soothing tip for dry, stressed-out skin: Scoop some of your moisturizer in a microwavable bowl and heat for 5 seconds before you apply it. The heat helps the moisturizer penetrate faster and deeper into your skin for enhanced results. (Peter Lamas) I thought this was a great tip. You can also use warm olive oil and apply it to dry skin in the winter this is a great treat for dry cracked skin. (good for the feet too)

Moisturizers I have used
Clinque
Cetaphil
Oil of Olay
Loreal FUTURE E moisturizer

There are a million moisturizers out there, be patient and you will find one that works for you. Even though I believe in saving money, I have not found a homemade one that I liked using. Do what works best for you. And remember to massage it into your face, this is very relaxing and it allows your moisturizer to penetrate into the skin. Wait a few minutes before you apply any other product this will give the moisturizer time to do its "thang"

Places to look for moisturizers - Drugs Stores, WalMart, Mall Makeup Counters, and Spas.

Hope this helps.

HOME SPA - SCRUBS

2008-11-07T22:18:00.000-08:00

Here are some Facial Scrubs for those of you on a Budget.

The Purpose of a facail scrub.
Why should you use a facial scrub? A facial scrub is to designed to remove a layer of dead dry skin which can make your skin look dry and dull. With that being said it is not necesary to do this all the time there is a such thing as over doing it. Once every two week or once a month is fine. With continuous scrubbing all you will eventually end up doing is irrating your skin. There are always exeptions to the rules...wearing heavy make up and using a lot of product on your face will cause build up so you may choose to do a scrub more often. If you want to scrub once a week or daily choose a very mild/almonst non abrasive scrub and apply a thick moisturizer to your skin. If you have sensitve skin this is something you may not want do very often. USE common sense...

Always follow the instruction on package. If you choose to use homemade products approach with caution and make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. I have tried all of the scrubs listed and there are many many more. Do your research and find out what works best for you.

Here are a few I have tried and liked

Good Cheap Drug Store Brands all under $10.

Queen Helena Facial Scrub - Great
Olay Gel Scrub--This is gentle and nice.
St Ives Apricot Scrub
Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub with Bursting Beads
Neutregena Pink Grapfruit

Please note because of the consitancy of a scrub there is a tendancy to have little paricles of the scrub left on. The best way to get all the product off the face are the following

1. Take it off in the shower and let the water run directly in your face as you rub off the access

2. Use a soaking wet towel and lean over the sink and splash water on your face as you try to remove the excess.

I do not use a scrub in the morning, only at night so I can take my time and get my face totally clean. And all that I dont get off at night I can do in the morning.

Homemade Scrub Recipes - There are many, many reciepies online however these are the cheapest and easiest to make with everyday household products.

Baking Soda and Water1 part water (Distill Water or Ionic Water)2 part Baking Soda. Mix the two together until you get the consistency you want.

Strawberry Facial Scrub:Make a mixture of 1 tsp brown sugar and 2 mashed strawberries. Brown sugar will remove dead cells and strawberries.. I put this in the blender for a few seconds to make it smoother.

Aspirin *(cheap non coated aspirin) Mash about 5 aspirin and add water until you get the consistency you like.

Hope this helps leave a comment.

HOME SPA - PEDICURE

2008-11-06T09:16:00.000-08:00

This is about giving yourself a Pedicure. I love getting a professional to do but sometimes your money and time may prevent you from going to a professional. Here a few things you can do. You will need about an hour to give yourself a good pedicure. You will need
Foot Spa*** Nail File/Clippers*** Nail Polish *** Nail Polish Remover *** Foot Soak *** Foot Lotion***Foot Mask *** Orange Stick*** Cuticle Oil***2 Large Towels ** 1 Small towel *** Music/TV Show or Book.

Lets get started. First remove all the polish from your toe nails. After you remove your polish cut and file your toenails into the desired length and shape. Please keep in mind that you don't want to cut your nails too short. Soak your feet in your Foot Spa and go over them with the nail brush making sure each nail gets clean . Using cuticle cream or vitamin E massage around the cuticle. With an orange stick push the cuticle back (the cuticle is the skin that surround the sides and top of the toenail). Next, with your pumice and begin scrubbing the dead skin off of your feet...please note please try not to over do it but try very hard to get off as much as you can without hurting yourself. After cleaning your feet place them back in the water to wash and apply foot mask(follow directions on label)..after that dry your feet and apply a base coat on your toes allow to dry and then apply your nail polish and top coat.

Foot Spa - Soak your feet
High End - Prosepra Foot Spa Reg. $59.99 Macy's
Mid Range - Ho Medics - Bubble Bliss
Foot Spa with Heat $19.99 Walmart
Dirt Cheap - Swing your feet into your Bath tub or bowl/ bucket that will fit your feet

NAIL BRUSH - Small hand held brush to clean finger and toe nails

NAIL FILE / NAIL CLIPPERS - Trim and file (Always file in one direction) when filing your toenails I prefer using an emery board instead of a metal file. I personally think that metal files are too harsh however if you like them be sure to keep it clean and don't share it with anyone..The only thing I use a metal file for is to clean up under my nails. Be very careful not to trim your toe nails too short the should be cut to your personal preference but most say that you should stop cutting when you get close to the skin. Please do not peal off your toe nails! If you or someone you know is diabetic please be very careful when putting a sharp object to their feet.

NAIL POLISH- Base Coat, Nail Polish and Top Coat
The purpose of the Base Coat just like a primer it gives you nail polish something to adhere to with out it the oils in you toe nail will not allow your polish to last.
Top Coat - A Top Coat Keeps your polish from chipping.

FOOT LOTION - ( is thicker than regular lotion) You can purchase a cheap foot lotion or use Vaseline and/or a thick creamy lotion. Make sure you take the time to massage the lotion in order to keep you feet nice and soft. If you use Vaseline, try using a hot towel after applying the Vaseline this will leave your feet soft. If you don't want to use the hot towel you can always opt to apply the Vaseline and put on thick socks.

PUMICE - use a pumice to scrub off all the dead skin

FOOT SOAK - Soak you feet for 20 to 30 minutes you have time relax... This allows dead skin to loosen up so it will be easier to remove. ** Tip pour less than 1/2 cup of milk to the water to soften up dead skin.

*FOOT MASK - This is optional this is something that you can buy at a WalMart or the dollar store..it something that is just a little extra to make your pedicure special. Each mask serves a different purpose, it could be to relax, sooth or cleanse.

HOME SPA - FACIAL

2008-11-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

I recommend that you create a daily cleansing regime for your skin however an at home facial is good for those of us who can afford to go to the spa and have a professional facial. It is recommend that you have a facial once a month, since I don't use harsh products I do it once a week or every two weeks. Listen to your skin, if you have very sensitive skin I would limit facials and only choose products I am familiar and comfortable with. BE Patient you will go through a trial an error phase; you may have to try several products before you find the one that works best for you. I WILL BE WRITING SPA RECIPES which will list different inexpensive recipes you can use for your spa treatment). Please use all your products according to the directions - they are there for a reason.

How to create an at home - spa
*Optional - but it would be nice to have

1. Music - soft/relaxing*
2. Towels - 2 large 2 small 2 medium
3. Candles*
4. Fountain*
5. No Kids or Sleeping Kids (LOL) *
6. Products (Cleanser, Scrub, Mask, Moisturizer)
7. Steamer*
8. Herbal Tea*
9. Massager*
10. Heating Pad *

The Set Up Give yourself 2 to 3 hours ...

--Create the mood with Music, Water Fountain and Scented Candles - of course choose music and scents that you LOVE. Suggestions Lavender and Vanilla. (This is optional but nice to have)

--Bath Time - this is the time to pull out the body scrubs, loofahs and the bath fizzes. Exfoliate your skin invest in a bath brush and brush your skin prior to getting in the tub. Use your sponge to wash; this is a great time to try relaxing liquid soap. (Tip Epsom Salt is great for relaxation and its cheap)

--Once your bath is complete get in the shower and give yourself a good rinse after you get out the shower load on the moisturizer while your are still damp.

--Wash your face with your cleanser

--Next use a facial scrub to really clean our your pores.

-- Steam you face (5 to 10 Minutes) - This works wonders

-- Apply favorite mask

-- Apply moisturizer

--Relax, Relax, Relax

Getting to know and love yourself

2008-11-05T07:57:00.001-08:00

Get to know yourself better. I have a few suggestions.

--- Journal your day everyday for a week - by journal I mean write down your day what made you smile, what made you cry and at the end of the week read it, and remember that you made it regardless of how hetic and stressful you week may have been.

-- Take a Good Look in the mirror. Look at your body isnt it beautiful, look what God has made, so unique, so wonderful, every feature, your eyes, your nose, your lips. Enjoy what you see if you if not can you change it -- dont just talk about it write it down and ask the Lord to help you implement the necessary changes. If you feel you are overwieght, buy a new dress or clothes, why? because its not about loving what you can be or what you are trying to be its about loving yourself today.

-- Write down a to do list. Scratch off everything you complete. Your list should be as follows
1. Thank God for your life, health, and your abilities (write them down in your journal)
2. Thank God for your family
3. Tell yourself your are beautful out loud
4. Help somebody - non family member
5. Give someone a compliment
6. Say thank you and please
8. Smile - at someone you look
9. Smile - at a stranger
10. Tell yourself and someone else I love you out loud

--- Polish your Toes - What a time consuming thing, and with a world full of things to do take this time out for yourself. Give yourself a full pedicure every once in a while. Believe me I know it great letting someone else do it, but do it yourself you will learn to paint your toes neatlyand this allows you time to spend with yourself.

--- I am a big fan of home facial. I will be posting how to give yourself a facial along with affordable products you can use.

--- Go Shopping - by yourself something nice. Expensive lip gloss or expensive shoes or bag. The goal is to do something nice for yourself. Ok every may not be able to afford something big but buy yourself something nice that you would not usually buy. Make up does the trick for me MAC, NARS, and Kissable Cotour are my favorites. You make love to a massage, a good book, scrapbook supplies, and/or clothes. Do what you love.

--Work on your Faith... I dont just mean go to church, I mean work on your relationship with God -- Jesus Christ. This helps me make it through. Prayer is a powerful stress reliever..

I hopes this helps.